California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 653.28

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 981, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.

Nothing in this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 639) shall prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing laws consistent with these chapters relating to prostitution or prostitution-related activity. Where local laws duplicate or supplement this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 639), these chapters shall be construed as providing alternative remedies and not to preempt the field.

Cite this section

Cal. Pen. Code § 653.28 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pen/part-1-of-crimes-and-punishments/title-15-miscellaneous-crimes/chapter-2-5-loitering-for-the-purpose-of-engaging-in-a-prostitution-offense/section-653.28

Other sections in Chapter 2.5 - Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense

§ 653.23§ 653.24§ 653.25§ 653.26§ 653.28§ 653.29

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